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I'm working on consolidating and improving my mods. It takes several attempts to get the parts just right. When finished, I will put them into a pdf file as an upgrade kit if there is any interest. Also ordered some red river foil paper and may try a metal version. All this is assuming I...

I've modified the wing root, combining the first two wing sections into one. I cloned the internal structure of the leading edge slats and the spoilers so I can cut out the original and recess the new parts. I shrunk the flaps slightly so they fit. The trailing edge parts that bend over to...

One other advantage of the redesigned wing is that the spoilers can be glued in the down position, leaving a smooth wing surface.

Here's how my wing compares with the original wing. The leading edge changes don't leap out, but the spoilers look alot better coming from a recessed pocket.

Here's how my version of the wing goes together. I cut out the spoiler portion from the wing, and glued the clone in it's place giving it a little depth. I then folded up the squared up trailing edges, and gently bent the leading edge to form the airfoil. I then cut out the leading edge...

Here's how the original designer had the wings. I modified it using Paint.Net, a FREE graphics program downloaded from the internet.

Here's how I would have made the wings. I joined the outer four pieces and made them into one piece. That means the small end pieces around the flaps and slats have to be printed out separately so everything can fit together. Then I copied the internal parts for the spoilers and made it a...

Finally, here is the complete model. I left off the pitot tubes from the nose and a few other small bits and pieces. Overall it turns out nice, but now I'm ready to attack the files and see if I can improve them.

Here's some shots of the real airplane the model is based on. Note that the forward bottom antenna is red, not grey like on the model.

I built up the second main gear using an extended axle and overlapping the main strut pieces. Finally got a semi-acceptable wheel on the last one. Then I added the VHF antennas and the rotating beacons. The front lower VHF antenna is the wrong color, it should be red like the back bottom...

For sjsquirrel, this is the complete listing of the sayings painted on Flying 101: The captain’s window is marked with the big cheese (”captain, my captain!”), the co-pilot’s window with co-captain (the other pilot on the PA system) and the jump seat is for wannabe pilots. In addition, the...

This build is stock, mostly to figure out how it all goes together. I think I will make another one incorporating some changes, mostly in the wings. The internal bits need to be recessed, the flaps need to be resized, the flap actuators need fine tuning, the leading edge internal structure is...

The last kit of bits for this model is the main landing gear. It is a little larger and has fewer pieces than the nose gear, so it's not so hard to build. It is too long by about 11 mm if you assemble the main gear shaft pieces end to end. I built the axle the same size as printed on the...

I should mention that I printed the page with the landing gear parts on both cardstock and regular printer paper. I use the cardstock pieces for structural parts such as the tires and wheels, and printer paper for all other parts. The instructions don't necessarily match the parts, so here is...

Next on the agenda is the landing gear. For all you Polish and German craftsmen, those who like to make actual wheel spokes on your 1:200 scale SE-5 model, these landing gears are for you. For all others, make sure you have a LARGE bottle of wine before beginning. I spent about three hours...

I've completed the second engine. I cut the bulkheads off the side pieces, and didn't use the tabs. The assembly went together easier and quicker than the first one. One problem was the engines hung too far down when mounted on their pylons. I ended up cutting the front of the pylons down so...

Here's a quick repaint of the horizontal stab and elevator. The original is upper right, my repaint is lower left. I just cut and pasted off a texture file from FlightSim.com

I started modifying the pdf file to make the changes I think should be made before making my final model. I was thinking about a repaint, maybe like this:

The final engine bits are the engine reverser guides and the fence. The fence is made up as a box, and is way too thick. Just cut the two sides out and glue together for a more realistic model. The thrust reverser guides must be for an old model of the engine. Modern CFM engines have a...

Here's some comparison photos of the PaperArts engine and my own design. The PaperArts engine is much more complex, using 10 pieces to form the outer shell compared to 5 pieces in my design. The only real complaint with the PaperArts model is the black disk representing the turban fan blades...